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Introducing Our Lenten Theme: Falling in Love

Saturday, 22 February 2020 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Trinity Church, 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara

Information
Brian McLaren, best-selling author, activist, and theologian, will lead aworkshop structured around his new book, The Galapagos Islands, A SpiritualJourney. Cost is $20 ($23 by credit card); lunch will be provided. Books willbe available for sale at the event. Registration required by February 16.
Healing Lives Through the Beauty of Music

Saturday, 22 February 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
St. Luke the Physician Church, 122 S. California Avenue, Monrovia

Information: info@stlukesmonrovia.org

A string quartet from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Musicwill perform a concert of chamber music, followed by a buffet luncheons in thechurch’s guild hall. The presentation, dedicated to parishioner Trish Greshamand other community members who are undergoing cancer treatment, is madepossible by a grant from the Mari and Ed Edelman Charitable Fund for Music andPublic Service. The event is free, and free-will offerings to fund nonprofitcancer research are welcome. Please notify if you plan to attend.
Celebratory Service: Absalom Jones

Saturday, 22 February 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
St Philip's Episcopal Church, 2800 Stanford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, USA

Information:323.232.3494
A service in celebration of Absalom Jones, first African-American priest in theEpiscopal Church, will be held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. The “loving,liberating and life-giving” service, sponsored by the H. Belfield Hannibalchapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, will celebrate Jones’ life andministry with lessons and spirituals. All are invited.
Dreams as a Path to Deep Healing of the Soul

Friday, 21 February 2020 5:00 pm - Saturday, 22 February 2020 3:00 pm
The Center for Spirituality in Ontario, 1127 N San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762

Information/registration:Ashanti Smalls at christchurchontariocal@gmail.com

Westerners have been raised to believe for thepast few centuries that dreams have nothing to do with truth or with theirspiritual life. However, early Christian literature bears witness to thespiritual importance of dreams, and in the 20^th century the work ofCarl Jung has reclaimed for dreams their rightful place in contemporaryspirituality. In this workshop, participants will be led to explore thesymbolism of their own dreams as a path to a surprising depth of healing.

Suggested donation is $120; includes Friday supper, Saturday morning coffee andlunch. Please reserve with a $40 non-refundable deposit. Scholarships available.The Center does not have facilities to accommodate guests overnight.

Listening for the Heartbeat of God: Celtic Spirituality

Sunday, 23 February 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Church of Our Saviour, 535 W Roses Rd, San Gabriel, CA 91775, USA

Information:https://stillpointca.org/
Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality, will present a seminar withJ. Phillip Newell that will offer a look at spirituality for today, modeled onthe vital characteristics of Celtic spirituality throughout the centuries.
Poetry Reading with Rich Luftig

Sunday, 23 February 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison Avenue, Claremont 91711

Rich Luftig, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church,Pomona, will read from The Grammar of Snow. The event will be held in theLouise Roberts Room, Guild Hall.
Concert: Weicheng Zhao and USC Thornton Chamber Singers

Sunday, 23 February 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA

Information/tickets:213.821.5756 or USChoral@usc.edu
Organist/Choirmaster Weicheng Zhao and the USC Thornton Chamber Singers willpresent Jean Langlais’ Messe Solenelle. Admission is free with a suggesteddonation of $20.

Lectio Divina

Monday, 24 February 2020 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651

Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org
Lectio Divina is the ancient practice of holy listening to scripture. A passage from the upcoming Sunday lessons is read, and in silent prayer we are gradually led from mind to heart, taking the word of God deeper and deeper into the self. Followed by Centering Prayer.

	February 2020
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					1 Active Shooter Response Preparedness program Active Shooter Response Preparedness program Saturday February 1, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm St. John’s Cathedral, 524 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles Information:churchoffice@stjohnsla.org In response to recent violent incidents at churches in various parts of the UnitedStates, and to help congregations be ready in the event that a person with agun invades a Sunday service or other gathering, Critical Care Training Centerswill offer a program that will provide education and resources to raise awarenessof the indicators of an active shooter incident and how to respond. Cost is $60per person. See more details Stern Lecture: Becca Stevens Stern Lecture: Becca Stevens Saturday February 1, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienvenida Avenue, Pacific Palisades Information: sternlecture@stmatthews.com The Rev. Rebecca Stevens of Thistle Farms will be thefeatured speaker at the 2020 Stern Lecture, which will include two talks with abreak between. The event is free of charge, but advance reservations arerequested. See more details Exploring Ministry with Korean Culture and Communities Exploring Ministry with Korean Culture and Communities Saturday February 1, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm St. Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles Information: revpeterhuang@gmail.com or ykim@ladiocese.org New Community, the multicultural ministries program of the diocese, will continue its series of Asian Immersion conversations in which lay and clergy leaders learn about and engage with Asian cultures and communities. Hosted by Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, at St. Athanasius Church, Los Angeles, the event will include presentations and discussions on the Korean communities in Southern California. Participants also will explore how their congregations can be more present to the Korean communities in their neighborhoods. The event is free and includes lunch. Please reserve a spot ahead of time. See more details • • •	2 Visitation: Bishop John Harvey Taylor Visitation: Bishop John Harvey Taylor Sunday February 2, 2020 St Columba's Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010, USA Service times to be announced See more details Visitation: Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce Visitation: Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce Sunday February 2, 2020 St. Stephen's Church, Beaumont Service times to be announced See more details Visitation: Bishop Samuel Azariah Visitation: Bishop Samuel Azariah Sunday February 2, 2020 St. Paul's Church, Barstow Service times to be announced See more details Compline at the Cathedral Compline at the Cathedral Sunday February 2, 2020 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm St. John's Cathedral 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007 Information: churchoffice@stjohnsla.org Thirty minutes of stillness, prayer, and song—bathed in calming candlelight—followed by food and fellowship. See more details • • • •
3 Lectio Divina Lectio Divina Monday February 3, 2020 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651 Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org Lectio Divina is the ancient practice of holy listening to scripture. A passage from the upcoming Sunday lessons is read, and in silent prayer we are gradually led from mind to heart, taking the word of God deeper and deeper into the self. Followed by Centering Prayer. See more details Centering Prayer Centering Prayer Monday February 3, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651 Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org Preceded by Lectio Divina See more details • •	4 Thoughtful Walking Thoughtful Walking Tuesday February 4, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge 91011 Information: Anthony Keller, 818.790.3323 Sponsored by St. George's Church, La Canada. Participants will be handed a slip of paper with a quotation, will be free to roam around the gardens to ponder the question, and for the last 20 minutes will gather in the outdoor patio area to share what insights they have gained. Regular admission prices apply to enter the garden, but many weekly walkers have memberships that allow them to sign in themselves and a guest. All are welcome. See more details Contemplative Eucharist Contemplative Eucharist Tuesday February 4, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona, 91767 Information: 909.622.2015 or stpaulspomona@yahoo.com Join us in the Lady Chapel for a celebration of the Eucharist and contemplative worship service. See more details • •	5 'Welcome Table' LGBTQ+ Community Worship 'Welcome Table' LGBTQ+ Community Worship Wednesday February 5, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1221 Wass St, Tustin, CA 92780, USA Information: The Rev. Kay Sylvester, kay@stpauls.org The evening will begin with food and conversation, continue with worship and conclude with dessert and discussion. Everyone is welcome. See more details •	6 Overcoming Negative Thought Habits Overcoming Negative Thought Habits Thursday February 6, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. Paul’s Church, 1221 Wass Street, Tustin Information:714.544.3141 In this six-week class, The Rev. David Milligan will guide participants to"identify patterns of self-defeating habitual thinking a lay out aspiritual practice for changing the foundation of our thought processes,creating an energetic shift in our lives." See more details •	7	8 EPF: Breakfast and Planning Meeting EPF: Breakfast and Planning Meeting Saturday February 8, 2020 9:30 am - 11:30 am St. John’s Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles Information Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) will meet for a breakfast and planning meetingfor a new EPF chapter being formed in the Diocese of Los Angeles. EPF is an80-year-old organization of the Episcopal Church that is currently working onsuch topics as gun violence prevention, improving Palestine-Israel relations,immigration, ending the death penalty, the environment and more. There is nocharge for this event. See more details Won’t You Be My Neighbor? A Panel Conversation on Racism and Microaggression Won’t You Be My Neighbor? A Panel Conversation on Racism and Microaggression Saturday February 8, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Church of Our Saviour, 535 W Roses Rd, San Gabriel, CA 91775, USA Information The Gathering: A Space for Asian American Spirituality and Bishop Suffragan DianeJardine Bruce invite the diocesan community to a panel conversation on racismand microaggression. Panelists include Khushnud Azariah, Jason Cha, and NancyWang Yuen. Erika Bertling will moderate the conversation. See more details • •	9 EPF: Presentation EPF: Presentation Sunday February 9, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm St. John’s Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles Information Melanie Atha, executive director of Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF), will hosta presentation following the 11 a.m. Mass. EPF is an 80-year-old organizationof the Episcopal Church that is currently working on such topics as gunviolence prevention, improving Palestine-Israel relations, immigration, endingthe death penalty, the environment and more. There is no charge for this event. See more details Solemn Evensong Solemn Evensong Sunday February 9, 2020 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm St James Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA Information: 213.388.3015 Choir of St. James’, James Buonemani, director. Admission is free. See more details Organ Recital Organ Recital Sunday February 9, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm St James Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA Information: 213.388.3015 Isabelle Demers, organ. See more details • • •
10 Lectio Divina Lectio Divina Monday February 10, 2020 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651 Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org Lectio Divina is the ancient practice of holy listening to scripture. A passage from the upcoming Sunday lessons is read, and in silent prayer we are gradually led from mind to heart, taking the word of God deeper and deeper into the self. Followed by Centering Prayer. See more details Centering Prayer Centering Prayer Monday February 10, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651 Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org Preceded by Lectio Divina See more details • •	11 Thoughtful Walking Thoughtful Walking Tuesday February 11, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge 91011 Information: Anthony Keller, 818.790.3323 Sponsored by St. George's Church, La Canada. Participants will be handed a slip of paper with a quotation, will be free to roam around the gardens to ponder the question, and for the last 20 minutes will gather in the outdoor patio area to share what insights they have gained. Regular admission prices apply to enter the garden, but many weekly walkers have memberships that allow them to sign in themselves and a guest. All are welcome. See more details Contemplative Eucharist Contemplative Eucharist Tuesday February 11, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona, 91767 Information: 909.622.2015 or stpaulspomona@yahoo.com Join us in the Lady Chapel for a celebration of the Eucharist and contemplative worship service. See more details Sanctuary Taizé Sanctuary Taizé Tuesday February 11, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 7th & Atlantic, Long Beach 90813 Information: 562.436.4047 or www.stlukeslb.org Sanctuary is defined as a place of refuge, protection and asylum. It can also mean safety for the body, rest for the mind, and a place of nourishment for the soul. We invite you to spend a quiet Taizé hour, with inspiring music, readings, and time for reflection in the sanctuary that St. Luke's offers. All are welcome to join us. See more details • • •	12 Services in the style of Taizé Services in the style of Taizé Wednesday February 12, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm All Saints’ Church, 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 310.275.0123 ext.112 or www.allsaintsbh.org Led by the Parish Choir, these meditative services, originating in the French monastic community of the same name, are a wonderful way to refresh in the midst of a busy week. See more details •	13 Reception: Abstractions in Oil Reception: Abstractions in Oil Thursday February 13, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm St. Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026 Information:media@ladiocese.org or 213.482.2040 “Abstractions in Oil,” an exhibit of paintings by the Rev. Canon WarnerTraynham, will be on view at St. Paul’s Commons through March 31. Bishop JohnHarvey Taylor will host a reception in honor of Traynham, who retired 18 yearsago as rector of St. John’s in Los Angeles. All are welcome. Selected paintingsare available for purchase from the artist. See more details Overcoming Negative Thought Habits Overcoming Negative Thought Habits Thursday February 13, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. Paul’s Church, 1221 Wass Street, Tustin Information:714.544.3141 In this six-week class, The Rev. David Milligan will guide participants to"identify patterns of self-defeating habitual thinking a lay out aspiritual practice for changing the foundation of our thought processes,creating an energetic shift in our lives." See more details • •	14 Celtic Contemplative Prayer: 'God is Love' Celtic Contemplative Prayer: 'God is Love' Friday February 14, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St. Columba’s Church, 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo www.stcolumbaca.com Are you looking for an alternative to the stress and busyness of life? Come and be a part of this contemplative prayer experience of spoken word and prayer, meditative song, and silence. See more details •	15 Civil Discourse and the Church: A Workshop Civil Discourse and the Church: A Workshop Saturday February 15, 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm St. Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026 Information:episcopalcivildiscourse@gmail.com The program, led by Alan Yarborough of the Office of Governmental Relations of the Episcopal Church, will address the problems of a “polarized, hyperbolic and angry” public discourse, and will prompt participants to consider what can be done to build a civil public conversation and the church’s role in creating a more compassionate future. All are welcome, lay and ordained, church members or not. See more details •	16 Jazz Vespers with Calabria Foti Jazz Vespers with Calabria Foti Sunday February 16, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA Information: jazz@allsaints-pas.org Calabria Foti is an American singer, violinist, composer, arranger, author, and educator. A consummate musician and a dynamic entertainer, Calabria is a connoisseur of music, from classical to Broadway. See more details Sacramentum Sacramentum Sunday February 16, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm St James Episcopal Church, 1325 Monterey Rd, South Pasadena, CA 91030, USA Information: sjcsp.org or 626.799.9194 Sacramentum is a contemplative, candlelit Eucharist that provides quiet space to pray, sing, and reflect. Pamela Scott-Johnson, St. James’ parishioner and dean and professor of psychology at Cal State Los Angeles, will speak about how to listen for God’s voice in the midst of all the noise around us. Childcare is provided. See more details Compline at the Cathedral Compline at the Cathedral Sunday February 16, 2020 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm St. John's Cathedral 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007 Information: churchoffice@stjohnsla.org Thirty minutes of stillness, prayer, and song—bathed in calming candlelight—followed by food and fellowship. See more details • • •
17 Lectio Divina Lectio Divina Monday February 17, 2020 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651 Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org Lectio Divina is the ancient practice of holy listening to scripture. A passage from the upcoming Sunday lessons is read, and in silent prayer we are gradually led from mind to heart, taking the word of God deeper and deeper into the self. Followed by Centering Prayer. See more details Centering Prayer Centering Prayer Monday February 17, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651 Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org Preceded by Lectio Divina See more details • •	18 Thoughtful Walking Thoughtful Walking Tuesday February 18, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge 91011 Information: Anthony Keller, 818.790.3323 Sponsored by St. George's Church, La Canada. Participants will be handed a slip of paper with a quotation, will be free to roam around the gardens to ponder the question, and for the last 20 minutes will gather in the outdoor patio area to share what insights they have gained. Regular admission prices apply to enter the garden, but many weekly walkers have memberships that allow them to sign in themselves and a guest. All are welcome. See more details Contemplative Eucharist Contemplative Eucharist Tuesday February 18, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona, 91767 Information: 909.622.2015 or stpaulspomona@yahoo.com Join us in the Lady Chapel for a celebration of the Eucharist and contemplative worship service. See more details • •	19 Contemplative Meditation Contemplative Meditation Wednesday February 19, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Center for Spirituality in Ontario, 1127 N San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762 See more details •	20 Overcoming Negative Thought Habits Overcoming Negative Thought Habits Thursday February 20, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. Paul’s Church, 1221 Wass Street, Tustin Information:714.544.3141 In this six-week class, The Rev. David Milligan will guide participants to"identify patterns of self-defeating habitual thinking a lay out aspiritual practice for changing the foundation of our thought processes,creating an energetic shift in our lives." See more details By Your Side Vigil Companions Training By Your Side Vigil Companions Training Thursday February 20, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 5306 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach Information: 626.403.5424 or sbrown@ecsbyyourside.org By Your Side Vigil Companions trains volunteers to be acompassionate presence in the lives of those nearing the end of life. Trainingis 10 hours over 5 weeks, on Thursday evenings. A fee of $70 is due on thefirst night of training; scholarships are available. See more details • •	21 Pray, Play Praise Annual Women’s Lenten Retreat Pray, Play Praise Annual Women’s Lenten Retreat Friday February 21, 2020 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Fullerton, 1145 W Valencia Mesa Dr, Fullerton, CA 92833, USA Information Hosted by Bishop Suffragan Diane Jarine Bruce, the retreatwill be "a day to relax, refresh spiritually and enjoy a series ofworkshops that encourage expansion of the way we relate and connect with eachother and God," according to the event announcement. A registration fee of$40 per person includes continental breakfast, snacks, lunch and workshopsupplies. Scholarships are available. See more details Dreams as a Path to Deep Healing of the Soul Dreams as a Path to Deep Healing of the Soul Friday February 21, 2020 5:00 pm - Saturday February 22, 2020 3:00 pm The Center for Spirituality in Ontario, 1127 N San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762 Information/registration:Ashanti Smalls at christchurchontariocal@gmail.com Westerners have been raised to believe for thepast few centuries that dreams have nothing to do with truth or with theirspiritual life. However, early Christian literature bears witness to thespiritual importance of dreams, and in the 20th century the work ofCarl Jung has reclaimed for dreams their rightful place in contemporaryspirituality. In this workshop, participants will be led to explore thesymbolism of their own dreams as a path to a surprising depth of healing. Suggested donation is $120; includes Friday supper, Saturday morning coffee andlunch. Please reserve with a $40 non-refundable deposit. Scholarships available.The Center does not have facilities to accommodate guests overnight. See more details • •	22 Introducing Our Lenten Theme: Falling in Love Introducing Our Lenten Theme: Falling in Love Saturday February 22, 2020 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Trinity Church, 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara Information Brian McLaren, best-selling author, activist, and theologian, will lead aworkshop structured around his new book, The Galapagos Islands, A SpiritualJourney. Cost is $20 ($23 by credit card); lunch will be provided. Books willbe available for sale at the event. Registration required by February 16. See more details Healing Lives Through the Beauty of Music Healing Lives Through the Beauty of Music Saturday February 22, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm St. Luke the Physician Church, 122 S. California Avenue, Monrovia Information: info@stlukesmonrovia.org A string quartet from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Musicwill perform a concert of chamber music, followed by a buffet luncheons in thechurch’s guild hall. The presentation, dedicated to parishioner Trish Greshamand other community members who are undergoing cancer treatment, is madepossible by a grant from the Mari and Ed Edelman Charitable Fund for Music andPublic Service. The event is free, and free-will offerings to fund nonprofitcancer research are welcome. Please notify if you plan to attend. See more details Celebratory Service: Absalom Jones Celebratory Service: Absalom Jones Saturday February 22, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm St Philip's Episcopal Church, 2800 Stanford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, USA Information:323.232.3494 A service in celebration of Absalom Jones, first African-American priest in theEpiscopal Church, will be held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. The “loving,liberating and life-giving” service, sponsored by the H. Belfield Hannibalchapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, will celebrate Jones’ life andministry with lessons and spirituals. All are invited. See more details Dreams as a Path to Deep Healing of the Soul Dreams as a Path to Deep Healing of the Soul Friday February 21, 2020 5:00 pm - Saturday February 22, 2020 3:00 pm The Center for Spirituality in Ontario, 1127 N San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762 Information/registration:Ashanti Smalls at christchurchontariocal@gmail.com Westerners have been raised to believe for thepast few centuries that dreams have nothing to do with truth or with theirspiritual life. However, early Christian literature bears witness to thespiritual importance of dreams, and in the 20th century the work ofCarl Jung has reclaimed for dreams their rightful place in contemporaryspirituality. In this workshop, participants will be led to explore thesymbolism of their own dreams as a path to a surprising depth of healing. Suggested donation is $120; includes Friday supper, Saturday morning coffee andlunch. Please reserve with a $40 non-refundable deposit. Scholarships available.The Center does not have facilities to accommodate guests overnight. See more details • • • •	23 Listening for the Heartbeat of God: Celtic Spirituality Listening for the Heartbeat of God: Celtic Spirituality Sunday February 23, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Church of Our Saviour, 535 W Roses Rd, San Gabriel, CA 91775, USA Information:https://stillpointca.org/ Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality, will present a seminar withJ. Phillip Newell that will offer a look at spirituality for today, modeled onthe vital characteristics of Celtic spirituality throughout the centuries. See more details Poetry Reading with Rich Luftig Poetry Reading with Rich Luftig Sunday February 23, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison Avenue, Claremont 91711 Rich Luftig, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church,Pomona, will read from The Grammar of Snow. The event will be held in theLouise Roberts Room, Guild Hall. See more details Concert: Weicheng Zhao and USC Thornton Chamber Singers Concert: Weicheng Zhao and USC Thornton Chamber Singers Sunday February 23, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA Information/tickets:213.821.5756 or USChoral@usc.edu Organist/Choirmaster Weicheng Zhao and the USC Thornton Chamber Singers willpresent Jean Langlais’ Messe Solenelle. Admission is free with a suggesteddonation of $20. See more details • • •
24 Lectio Divina Lectio Divina Monday February 24, 2020 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651 Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org Lectio Divina is the ancient practice of holy listening to scripture. A passage from the upcoming Sunday lessons is read, and in silent prayer we are gradually led from mind to heart, taking the word of God deeper and deeper into the self. Followed by Centering Prayer. See more details Centering Prayer Centering Prayer Monday February 24, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651 Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org Preceded by Lectio Divina See more details • •	25 Thoughtful Walking Thoughtful Walking Tuesday February 25, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge 91011 Information: Anthony Keller, 818.790.3323 Sponsored by St. George's Church, La Canada. Participants will be handed a slip of paper with a quotation, will be free to roam around the gardens to ponder the question, and for the last 20 minutes will gather in the outdoor patio area to share what insights they have gained. Regular admission prices apply to enter the garden, but many weekly walkers have memberships that allow them to sign in themselves and a guest. All are welcome. See more details Contemplative Eucharist Contemplative Eucharist Tuesday February 25, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona, 91767 Information: 909.622.2015 or stpaulspomona@yahoo.com Join us in the Lady Chapel for a celebration of the Eucharist and contemplative worship service. See more details Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday February 25, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA Information:626.583.2765 or ccox@allsaints-pas.org The Anglican tradition of Shrove Tuesday meets the festive energy of Mardi Gras at this intergenerational party with something for everyone. Suggested donationis $5 for adults and $3 for children. See more details Taizé Service of Healing and Wholeness Taizé Service of Healing and Wholeness Tuesday February 25, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm St Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Vía Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, USA This meditative Taizé service includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a prayer team leader. Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. The service will be followed by a reception with light refreshments. St. Francis' Church offers Taizé services monthly throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday. Donations are welcome. See more details • • • •	26 Informational meeting: Holy Land Pilgrimage Informational meeting: Holy Land Pilgrimage Wednesday February 26, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina Dr, Riverside, CA 92506, USA Information/registration: motherkelligrace@gmail.com The Rev. Canon Kelli Grace Kurtz will host a meeting forprospective Holy Land pilgrims who wish to join a pilgrimage planned forDecember 28 through January 8, guided by Canon Iyad Qumri. Please register forthe meeting in advance. See more details Contemplative Meditation Contemplative Meditation Wednesday February 26, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Center for Spirituality in Ontario, 1127 N San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762 See more details Missa Mystica for Ash Wednesday Missa Mystica for Ash Wednesday Wednesday February 26, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm All Saints' Episcopal Church, 504 N Camden Dr #3202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA 310.275.0123 ext.112 or www.allsaintsbh.org Craig Phillips, Communion Service in G and William Byrd, "Miserere mei, Deus." See more details • • •	27 Webinar: Accurate Count: Engage the 2020 Census Webinar: Accurate Count: Engage the 2020 Census Thursday February 27, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Information/registration Episcopal Migration Ministries will hold a webinar concerning the 2020 Census. "Asan official partner of Census 2020, The Episcopal Church can help make thecount as accurate as possible, but we need you to help us do that," saysthe event announcement. "The census count is critical to many issues thatEpiscopalians care about, including walking alongside immigrants." Thewebinar will give information on how individuals can engage the 2020 Census. See more details By Your Side Vigil Companions Training By Your Side Vigil Companions Training Thursday February 27, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 5306 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach Information: 626.403.5424 or sbrown@ecsbyyourside.org By Your Side Vigil Companions trains volunteers to be acompassionate presence in the lives of those nearing the end of life. Trainingis 10 hours over 5 weeks, on Thursday evenings. A fee of $70 is due on thefirst night of training; scholarships are available. See more details • •	28 Celtic Concert Celtic Concert Friday February 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm St. Joseph Center, Spirituality Building, 434 Batavia Street, Orange Information:www.emmausspiritualministries.org Vocalist Deirdre Ní Chinnéide of Inis Mór, Ireland, will connect the audienceto the power of Celtic Spirituality with an evening of Irish music and poetry,including selections from her new album “I Will Sing for You,” due for releasein Ireland in 2020. A light reception will be held before the concert,beginning at 5 p.m. A spiritual retreatwill be held on the following day; registration is requested for both theconcert and the retreat. See more details •	29 Lenten Retreat: The Spiral and the Cross Lenten Retreat: The Spiral and the Cross Saturday February 29, 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm St. Joseph Center, Spirituality Building, 434 Batavia Street, Orange Information:www.emmausspiritualministries.org Deirdre Ní Chinnéide, continuing the program from the prior day’s CelticConcert, will lead “The Spiral and the Cross: Symbols of Hope throughChallenging Times – A Lenten Retreat.” Drawing on the Celtic Christian heritageand spirituality, Chinnéide will weave together an experience to inspire,nourish and prepare participants for the Easter message of hope through poetry,scripture and worship. Register at www.emmausspiritualministries.org See more details •

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Introducing Our Lenten Theme: Falling in Love

Healing Lives Through the Beauty of Music

Celebratory Service: Absalom Jones

Dreams as a Path to Deep Healing of the Soul

Listening for the Heartbeat of God: Celtic Spirituality

Poetry Reading with Rich Luftig

Concert: Weicheng Zhao and USC Thornton Chamber Singers

Lectio Divina

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